UPCOMING EVENTS

UK Patent Infringement & Validity Course
11-12 September 2008
Andy Leppard and William Richards will be giving a JDD UK Patent Infringement & Validity Course at Milton Keynes for candidates in preparation for their UK Qualifying Examinations.

RECENT EVENTS

Innovation Forum
19 February 2008
William Richards participated at the first Innovation Forum at Tamar Science Park in Plymouth, supporting representatives from the UK Intellectual Property Office. This Innovation Forum focused on maritime technology.

Technology Transfer & Licensing
15 February 2008
Judith Coghlan and Mark Shelley participated at this seminar which focused on licensing and technology transfer arrangements, with an additional focus on the Block Exemption Regulation and other relevant competition law issues.

Drafting for Global Protection
13 February 2008
Andy Leppard participated at the workshop arranged by the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys to examine ways of drafting patent applications in the field of computer technology suitable filing internationally.

A Practical Introduction to International Patent Law and Practice - For Non-Patent Professionals
7-8 February 2008
Andy Leppard co-hosted this Management Forum course at the Rembrandt Hotel, London. This course has been designed to provide a one-stop, comprehensive, practical introduction to international patent law for people working within IP departments. By broadening their overall knowledge of the complex world of patents it will enable them to work more effectively and with greater understanding.

European Patent Drafting & Amendment Course
15-16 January 2008
Andy Leppard and William Richards gave the JDD Drafting and Amendment Course at Milton Keynes for candidates in preparation for their European Qualifying Examinations.

Patent Case Law
6 December 2007
Andy Leppard participated at a seminar in Bristol discussing recent patent decisions handed down by the UK Intellectual Property Office, the UK Courts, the European Patent Office and the US Courts.

CIPA Biotechnology Conference
29 November 2007
William Richards participated at this conference at the Bath Spa Hotel in Bath. The topics discussed included: Biogenerics - A Regulatory Perspective; Antibody Engineering; and Advanced Biotech Patenting Strategies (focusing on protecting stem cells, antibodies and protein crystals)

IP Awareness Seminar
Wake Up to IP: Protecting Your Business
23 November 2007
Paula Amor presented on the topic of Trade Marks at a seminar hosted in conjunction with the UK Intellectual Property Office and Michelmores Solicitors at Woodbury Park Hotel, Exeter.

UK & European Patent Law
1 November 2007
Lewis Hands participated at a seminar arranged by Wragge & Co in Bristol outlining recent UK and European patent law decisions.

UK Trade & Investment Engineering Industry Briefing
31 October 2007
Mark Shelley attended this meeting arranged by the South West Regional Development Agency in Bristol.

SMRT Club Meeting
25 October 2007
Andy Leppard spoke on the topic of "Recent Developments in International Patent Law" to the SMART Club at the Xfi Centre, University of Exeter. The SMART Club is an independent organisation of companies from the seven counties of the South West region, who have won funding under what was the DTI's SMART scheme, since renamed Research & Development Grants.

UK Patent Infringement & Validity Course
19 September 2007
Andy Leppard and William Richards gave a JDD UK Patent Infringement & Validity Course at Milton Keynes for candidates in preparation for their UK Qualifying Examinations.

EPC 2000 Seminar
7 September 2007
Ken Bryer attended a CIPA seminar to discuss the implications of the upcoming revision of the European Patent Convention which will enter into force on 10 December 2007 at the latest.

K R Bryer Summer Event
6 July 2007
Staff and families enjoyed an evening of flying at Keevil Airfield, east of Bath, followed dinner at a local hostelry.

Software and Business Methods Patents in the UK
3 July 2007
Andy Leppard participated at a CIPA seminar convened to discuss the impact of the recent Aerotel/Macrossan UK Court of Appeal decision on future practice for drafting and prosecuting software and business method patents in the UK.

Dragon Boat Racing
16 June 2007
Staff and families of K R Bryer & Co gallantly took part in the annual Dragon Boat race on the River Thames at Hurley. Despite having three less rowers than the other teams, the Bryers Flyers still avoided last place.

Intellectual Property Seminar
13 June 2007
Paula Amor attended this seminar hosted by Wragge & Co in Bristol.

When Litigation Looms....
7 June 2007
Matthew Greenwood attended this CIPA seminar examining methods of resolving disputes and in particular two new services from the UK Intellectual Property Office – Opinions and Mediation.

The Changing Face of Intellectual Property:
Revolution or Evolution?
22 May 2007
Mark Shelley co-hosted this seminar with Jessica Bent of Withy King. Mark spoke on the implications of the recent Aerotel/Macrossan UK Court of Appeal decision and the UK Government's "Gower's Review" of Intellectual Property.

Race for Life
20 May 2007
Sarah Devereux ran in this the charity race in Bristol to raise money for cancer research.

Innovations Forum
18 May 2007
Andy Leppard attended an Innovations Forum at the Medieval Hall, Salisbury to discuss aspects of technology transfer, commercialisation and exploitation, and to hear an update on governmental grant arrangements available to businesses embarking upon research and development projects.

ITMA Conference
22- 23 March 2007
Paula Amor attended the ITMA Annual Conference in London.

Indian Delegation Visit
15 March 2007
Mark Shelley attended a meeting with a business delegation from India arranged by the South West Regional Development Agency.

US Patent Law Changes and EPC2000
23 February 2007
Kenneth Bryer, Mark Shelley, Matthew Greenwood, Judith Coghlan, Andy Leppard, Lewis Hands and Sandeep Birdi participated at a CIPA Meeting relating to Proposed Changes in US Patent Law and the implications of EPC 2000 on the SS Great Britain in Bristol.

EPOline Online Filing Workshop
19 February 2007
Andy Leppard and Paula Pegler participated at an EPO Workshop for Online Filing of PCT, European and UK Patent Applications.

Internet Business
23 January 2007
Lewis Hands attended a seminar organised by the Business Referral Exchange on how business can be more profitable by using the Internet.

European Patent Drafting & Amendment Course
16-19 January 2007
Andy Leppard gave the JDD Drafting and Amendment Course at Milton Keynes for candidates in preparation for their European Qualifying Examinations.

UK & European Patent Law
22 November 2006
Lewis Hands participated at a seminar arranged by Wragge & Co outlining recent UK and European patent law decisions.

Charity Abseil
September 2006
Jo Pritchard and Sarah Devereux abseiled 160ft from the Eagle Star building in Cheltenham to raise money for charity.

UK Patent Infringement & Validity Course
September 2006
Andy Leppard gave a JDD UK Patent Infringement & Validity Course at Milton Keynes for candidates in preparation for their UK Qualifying Examinations.